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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.79, 207.09 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.79, 207.09 and 101.88 is: 153.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.79 : 207.09 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.79/207.09 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.79x = 207.09 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.79x = 21,098.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,098.33/137.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.12

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